Applications Engineer - Midlands Area

Mills CNC holds exclusive distribution rights for DN Solutions and Zayer Machine Tools in the UK and Ireland, catering to a diverse range of manufacturing businesses by offering comprehensive CNC machine tools and automation solutions tailored to their specific requirements.

Our machines, including lathes and machining centers, are widely utilized in various manufacturing companies, exemplifying our extensive presence in the industry. Areas of manufacturing covered include:

• Aerospace 
• Power generation
• Motorsport
• Oil and gas
• Medical
• Automotive
• Precision component manufacture

At Mills CNC, we take pride in our well-established reputation for delivering exclusive machine tools that are renowned for their quality, reliability, and performance. However, what truly sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to providing unparalleled service support to all our valued customers.

Our field-based Applications Team forms an essential part of our business, and we are currently seeking a dedicated individual who is passionate about taking their career to the next level.  We have an exciting opportunity for the right engineer to join our expanding department.

What you’ll be doing:

• Training customers’ personnel in both the operation and programming of machine tools to a level that will ensure that the operator is competent and safe in the use of the machine.
• Professionally running projects to ensure that the project is delivered to the agreed engineering specification, on time and to budget. Maintaining project documentation in a correct manner to ensure full traceability.
• Using the Mills CNC Field Service App to log tasks daily, leaving a record of what has been covered and any issues during visits.
• Gaining and maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the Mills CNC product range and attending training when and where necessary on new control systems and machine models.
• Covering the UK & Ireland, you must be prepared to work away from home during the week.

Who we’re looking for:

• Fanuc and Siemens programming experience is essential
• At least 5 years’ experience of 5-Axis machining centre or multi-tasking mill/turn centre is essential.
• A skilled and motivated engineer capable of interpreting complex drawings.
• Heidenhain control experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Fusion 360 an advantage.
• A time-served engineer with recognised apprenticeship 
• Ideally living in the Midlands area
• A professional and effective communicator
  

In addition to the standard 25 days of annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays) and an attractive salary package, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, such as life assurance, Vitality health insurance, and discounts at renowned gyms and retailers nationwide, among other perks available through our employee benefits scheme.  A Company Car will be provided.